A division of the Wisconsin-based Roundy's grocery store chain, Mariano's Fresh Market offers ecomonical grocery standards, as well prepared foods and one of the largest produce sections in the Chicago area. They take pride in locally sourced products and excellent customer service.

Their cafe has fresh made sandwiches, hot foods (some vegetarian), sushi, pizza, coffee and gelato. Most stores have indoor and outdoor seating.

Call to make an appointment with their on-site dietitian if you have any questions about their products.

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This place is the best! Their Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Red Pepper Hummus is to die for! Their vegan desserts are delicious as well. I highly recommend their Vegan Banana Bread and Vegan Cakes. They're making my graduation cake for me, which will be vegan! I can't think of a single complaint about this place. I just wish I lived closer to it! However, it is DEFINITELY worth the trip!

Rating: 5/5

kclementshttp://www.vegguide.org/entry/5935/reviews#user-id-115832013-06-21T20:30:11Z2013-06-21T20:30:11ZReview of Everest Burger and Bakery in Northern Chicagoland, Illinois by May

LOVED the Walnut veggie burger!

Not only do they have 3 vegan burgers to choose from, but 3 vegan cheeses too. Their ingredients are homemade and Organic - even the buns, ketchup and mustard. And for you Coca Cola purists, they serve Mexican Coke, which uses real sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup.

Amazing food. I wish I still lived in IL so I could eat there everyday. Priced right and the flavors are excellent. Get the veg combo and substitute the Jerusalem salad for extra falafel in order to make it vegan. If you can eat honey, the bakalava here is cheap and delicious!

Urgh. Yes, they have an extensive liquor department. That's about the only positive thing I can say about this grocery store. At best, the staff is indifferent. At worst, they are downright rude. Shop N Save and Whole Foods have the same kosher and vegetarian/vegan products, and provide much better service.

We stopped in based on Yelp! reviews, the food was delicious, fresh and good and spicy. What can I say about the naan? I could live on that alone. They have a weekday lunch buffet, I would love to try that, so I can taste a little of everything. The Chana Masala is my favorite, it's wonderfully spiced and the chickpeas are so tender! We also had the Paneer Makhani, which isn't vegan, but is absolutely delicious.
The menu is easy for newbies to Indian food to understand, and it is very clear which dishes are vegetarian. The server also asks how spicy you want your dish. If you're new to Indian food, I don't recommend going any hotter than 'medium'.
Ask about their Indian beers!

Rating: 4/5

OhMGhttp://www.vegguide.org/entry/10467/reviews#user-id-108312012-10-18T08:48:28Z2012-10-18T08:48:28ZReview of Dairy Star in Northern Chicagoland, Illinois by shebazzle

the vegan (kosher) soft-serve is a little on the expensive side, and is a little grainy, however it is a joy to be able to hit someplace like this as a vegan (especially with the dairy eating family in tow)...

Rating: 3/5

shebazzlehttp://www.vegguide.org/entry/14476/reviews#user-id-11862012-08-20T15:21:20Z2012-08-20T15:21:20ZReview of Pita Inn in Northern Chicagoland, Illinois by shaanai

Soooo good and cheap! I wish they had MORE vegan options. I suggest calling ahead of time with a take out order as they seem to be packed all the time. Also!! If you LOVE fresh pitas go right next door to the pita inn market to pick some up. Inexpensive and really fresh/delicious.

Rating: 5/5

shaanaihttp://www.vegguide.org/entry/118/reviews#user-id-95482011-10-14T03:27:13Z2011-10-14T03:27:13ZReview of Everest Burger and Bakery in Northern Chicagoland, Illinois by trainer

I loved my Fiesta black bean burger. I wonderful blend of heat and flavor. I also tried a bite of my friends walnut burger. I'm going back for that next.

Cute cafe with a friendly atmosphere and staff. Great to stop off for morning coffee and tofu scramble or for lunch for the chickpea sandwich. One of the few vegan-friendly cafes in burbs and a great undiscovered find! If you haven't been there, stop by and check it out! It might be a bit tough to find, it is a bit tucked away in a shopping center, but it is definately a great place.